Victim Location 46312
Type of a scam Employment
I received an email from Mirian Graddick-Weir for an interview with Merck Co. for a work form home position. I went through the interview process online. I received a congratulatory email with an offer for employment. I accepted and signed the letter. I was requested to submit, and did submit via email, a copy of Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, Passport, and current utility bill for self verification. I then received a start-up check $3,450, which would be used to purchase the items needed for a home office. I was instructed to deposit at my bank and submit a copy of the deposit slip, which I did. I was then instructed to withdraw $3,200 and make a cash deposit at Bank of America, Acc# 4465060597, Acc Name: Adeniyi Ademiju. I refused to do so being the check had not cleared. I was being pressured into making some type of deposit but I still refuse an told her I would get in touch when the check clears. After this conversation, I decided to reverse the check from my account and informed my bank about a possible scam. I then contacted Merck Co. directly and was told by HR that those were not proper procedures and that it was definitely a scam.